Daniel Taub
The Changing Image of Israel in English Literature
Summary
Israel has captured the imagination of British authors for decades. We will look at reflections of Israel in English literature over the past century and a half and ask what these say about Israel, about Britain, and about the relationship between the two.
Daniel Taub
Daniel Taub is a diplomat and international lawyer. He has represented Israel in peace negotiations with its neighbours and as Ambassador to the United Kingdom. He is an accredited mediator and runs difficult conversation laboratories bringing together participants from different ideological backgrounds. Taub has written drama for Israeli television and theatre and for the London stage. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Zehava. They have six children.